This Holi, embrace the festival of colours with cocktails as vibrant and joyful as the celebrations themselves! Whether you're dancing under a rain of gulaal or indulging in festive feasts, these lively concoctions are crafted to elevate the spirit of the occasion. Curated by Hemali Bendre, Diageo’s Brand Ambassador, these recipes blend bold flavours with playful twists—ranging from fruity and refreshing to rich and indulgent. Raise a glass, revel in the moment, and toast to togetherness, laughter, and the joy of Holi!

White As Jasmine

Ingredients:

50 ml Vodka

20 ml Jasmine Tea Syrup

20 ml Starfruit Juice

2 dashes Vegan Foamer

Method: Shake all the ingredients well.

Glassware: Coupe

Garnish: Starfruit slice

Blue As Pea Flowers

Ingredients:

60 ml Scotch Whisky

30 ml Blue Pea and Lavender Cordial

100 ml Soda Water

Method: Build up in a highball glass.

Glassware: Highball

Garnish: Fresh Blue Pea Flower

Ice: Cubes

Yellow As Pineapples

Ingredients:

60 ml Whisky

15 ml Spiced Pineapple Syrup

10 ml Maple Syrup

30 ml Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 gm Sea Salt

2 dashes Vegan Foamer

10 ml Italian Bitter Aperitif (float)

Method: Shake all ingredients well and float the Italian Bitter Aperitif on top.

Glassware: Old Fashioned

Garnish: Italian Bitter Aperitif float with Charred Pineapple Slice

Ice: Block

Red As Tomatoes

Ingredients:

45 ml Scotch Whisky

120 ml Tomato Juice

2 dashes Green Tabasco Sauce

2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

10 ml Fresh Lime Juice

0.5 gm Celery Salt

Method: Roll the ingredients well.

Glassware: Highball

Garnish: Celery Salt Rim with Fresh Celery Sticks

Ice: Cubes

Orange As An Orange

Ingredients

45 ml White Chocolate Fat Washed Scotch Whisky

10 ml Orange Liqueur

2 dashes Orange orange bitters

Method: Stir well.

Glassware: Old Fashioned

Garnish: Orange and White Chocolate Crisp

Ice: Block